Tibetan Glory

Tibetan Glory
Tibetan Glory
Bhutanitis thaidina Sichuan, China – Andrew Neild

Introduction

There are 6 species in the genus Bhutanitis, all large and magnificent butterflies with black wings marked with fine creamy or white lines. The hindwings of all species bear prominent red patches, greyish-blue lunules, and a set of 3 or 4 long spatulate tails.

The closest relatives of Bhutanitis are the Parnassius Apollos.

Bhutanitis thaidina is found in Sichuan and Tibet.

Habitats

This is a mid-high altitude species, found in meadows and glades within coniferous forests.

Lifecycle

The larval foodplant is Aristolochia moupinensis.

Adult behavior

To be completed.